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Bess Truman's Frozen Lemon Pie
Bess Truman's Frozen Lemon Pie
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Transport yourself to the White House with Bess Truman's elegant Frozen Lemon Pie, a refreshing dessert straight from the National Archives. This no-bake wonder features a light, airy texture from beaten egg whites folded with creamy yolks and fresh lemon, all encased in a simple graham cracker crust. The bright citrus flavor and cool, refreshing finish make this historical dessert perfect for summer gatherings. Easy to prepare ahead and simply freeze until serving time for a presidential-quality treat!
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Ingredients
1/2 C fine graham cracker crumbs
⚠️3 eggs, whites and yolks separated ⚠️ See comments in "Uncle Dave says..." before continuing.
1/2 C sugar
1 C whipping cream
1 lemon, both the juice and grated rind
Directions
Grease a 9" round pie pan.
Sprinkle with half of the graham cracker crumbs.
Set aside.
 
Beat three egg whites until frothy.
Gradually add sugar as you continue to beat until stiff and glossy.
 
Separately beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
Fold beaten yolks into egg white mixture.
 
Separately, mix and beat until stiff the whipping cream, grated lemon rind (doesn't say how much), and 1/4 cup lemon juice, Use more lemon juice to taste.
 
Fold whipped cream mixture into egg mixture.
 
Pour all of this into the pie pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining graham cracker crumbs.
 
Freeze until firm.
 
 
 
Servings\Yield
6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 6 servings) - Calories: 240; Total Fat: 19g (Saturated Fat: 11g); Cholesterol: 145mg; Sodium: 65mg; Total Carbohydrates: 16g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 13g); Protein: 4g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
From the National Archives
⚠️This recipe uses raw eggs. This recipe was originated when eggs were generally safer and less was known about food safety. In this case, you might want to consider pasteurized eggs, or heating the egg mixture to at least 160°F (71°C) while whisking constantly (like in a lemon curd or sabayon).
We strongly recommend that you always follow standard food safety guidelines when preparing this dish.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: lemon, pie
🗂️ Categories: 🍨 Desserts, 🥧 Pies
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Bess Truman's Frozen Lemon Pie was added on February 05, 2024 and last updated on July 11, 2025.
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